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Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus Scopulorum

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Overview

The Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) is a resilient evergreen that adorns the landscape with a conical to columnar shape, reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet. Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interest. Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens, this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring full sun and well-drained soils.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–11Climate Alpine, Temperate
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interestRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screensRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-7Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — preferring full sun and well-drained soilsRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — scientifically named Juniperus scopulorumRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — evergreen conifer endemic to the western United States+46

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interest
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-7
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — preferring full sun and well-drained soils
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — scientifically named Juniperus scopulorum
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — evergreen conifer endemic to the western United States
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — This species is highly valued in landscape design for its robust nature and aesthetic appeal
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — With a slow to moderate growth rate
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the Rocky Mountain Juniper features attractive
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it matures to a height of approximately 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 3 to 15 feet
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — depending on the growing conditions and cultivar selected.<br><br>Renowned for its dense
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the juniper produces berry-like cones
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — This color palette serves to add a calming yet stately tone to any garden design
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — commonly called juniper berries
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — scale-like foliage ranging in color from blue-green to a silvery hue
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — that start out as a bluish white and mature to a dark blue-purple
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the Rocky Mountain Juniper is an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it tolerates a wide range of temperatures and elevations
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — becoming more drought-tolerant and pest-resistant in proper conditions
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — shaping can be done to maintain its size and maintain aesthetics
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet; this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — conifer / tree for full

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